The Key

In the John Bunyan's classic book, Pilgrim's Progress, Christian and Hopeful had wandered from the way to the Celestial City and found themselves prisoners in the Dungeon of Doubting Castle. Giant Despair had captured, assaulted and beaten them, trying to get them to end it all. Suddenly, Christian realized that all along he had the key in his possession that would open the door of the dungeon and get them out. It was the key of….
Promise!

From Spurgeon--God has said Heb. 13:5—God’s Word is a sword…hang on to it. Fear will fall victim to the wound inflicted from the arrow of God’s promises! Troubles are light and momentary when we hide ourselves under “God has said”. There may be a promise in God’s word that exactly fits your situation, but if you do not know it, you will miss the comfort it could bring. …you may be like a prisoner in a dungeon with a key chain full of keys, knowing one of the keys would unlock the door and bring you freedom.
Neglecting to look for the key will keep you a prisoner.

Look for the key!